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'''Sead Kolašinac''' ({{IPA|bs|sěad kolaʃîːnats|pron}}; born 20 June 1993) is a professional [[Association football|footballer]] who plays as a [[Defender (association football)#Centre-back|centre-back]] for [[Serie A]] club [[Atalanta BC|Atalanta]]. Born in Germany, he plays for the [[Bosnia and Herzegovina national football team|Bosnia and Herzegovina national team |
'''Sead Kolašinac''' ({{IPA|bs|sěad kolaʃîːnats|pron}}; born 20 June 1993) is a professional [[Association football|footballer]] who plays as a [[Defender (association football)#Centre-back|centre-back]] for [[Serie A]] club [[Atalanta BC|Atalanta]]. Born in Germany, he plays for the [[Bosnia and Herzegovina national football team|Bosnia and Herzegovina national team]]. |
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Kolašinac started his professional career at [[FC Schalke 04|Schalke 04]], playing first in its [[FC Schalke 04 II|reserve team]], before joining [[Arsenal F.C.|Arsenal]] in 2017. In 2021, he was loaned back to Schalke 04. The following year, he moved to [[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]]. A year later, he signed with Atalanta. |
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⚫ | During his career, Kolašinac has been deployed as a [[Defender (association football)#Centre-back|centre-back]] and as a [[Midfielder#Defensive midfielder|defensive midfielder]], although he spent most of the time playing as a [[Defender (association football)#Full-back|left-back]]. He possesses very strong body build and strength.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://faktor.ba/sport/fudbal/englezi-predstavili-bh-reprezentativca-sta-navijaci-arsenala-mogu-ocekivati-od-kolasinca-248638|title=Englezi predstavili bh. reprezentativca: Šta navijači Arsenala mogu očekivati od Kolašinca?|website=faktor.ba|date=15 May 2017|accessdate=17 May 2017|language=Bosnian}}</ref> |
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A former German youth international, Kolašinac made his senior international debut for Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2013, earning over 50 [[Cap (sport)|caps]] since. He represented the nation at their first major championship, the [[2014 FIFA World Cup]]. |
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==Club career== |
==Club career== |
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[[File:Sead Kolašinac S04 2015 (cropped).jpg|thumb|upright|Kolašinac with [[FC Schalke 04|Schalke 04]] in 2015]] |
[[File:Sead Kolašinac S04 2015 (cropped).jpg|thumb|upright|Kolašinac with [[FC Schalke 04|Schalke 04]] in 2015]] |
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Kolašinac started playing football at his hometown club [[Karlsruher SC]], which he joined in 2001. In 2009, he moved to [[TSG 1899 Hoffenheim|TSG Hoffenheim's youth academy]]. A year later, he switched to [[VfB Stuttgart|VfB Stuttgart's youth setup]]. In |
Kolašinac started playing football at his hometown club [[Karlsruher SC]], which he joined in 2001. In 2009, he moved to [[TSG 1899 Hoffenheim|TSG Hoffenheim's youth academy]]. A year later, he switched to [[VfB Stuttgart|VfB Stuttgart's youth setup]]. In 2011, he went to [[FC Schalke 04|Schalke 04's youth academy]]. In June 2012, he signed his first professional contract with the team.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://kicker.de/simeone-hofft-auf-diego-de-wit-bleibt-in-lautern-569894/artikel|title=Simeone hofft auf Diego, de Wit bleibt in Lautern|website=kicker.de|date=1 June 2012|accessdate=1 June 2012|language=German}}</ref> He made his professional debut against [[SpVgg Greuther Fürth|Greuther Fürth]] on 15 September at the age of 19.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://kicker.de/fuerth-gegen-schalke-2012-bundesliga-1441668/analyse|title=Holtby nimmt Fürth endgültig den Mut|website=kicker.de|date=15 September 2012|accessdate=17 September 2012|language=German}}</ref> |
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In June 2013, he extended his |
Kolašinac debuted in the [[2012–13 UEFA Champions League#Group B|UEFA Champions League]] away at [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]] on 4 December.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://sportsport.ba/fudbal/kolasinac-u-pocetnom-sastavu-schalkea/93322|title=Kolašinac u početnom sastavu Schalkea|website=sportsport.ba|date=4 December 2012|accessdate=7 December 2012|language=Bosnian}}</ref> |
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In June 2013, he extended his deal with the team until June 2017.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://sportsport.ba/fudbal/sead-kolasinac-produzio-ugovor-sa-schalkeom/107796|title=Sead Kolašinac produžio ugovor sa Schalkeom|website=sportsport.ba|date=25 June 2013|accessdate=27 June 2013|language=Bosnian}}</ref> |
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In August 2014, he suffered a severe knee injury, which was diagnosed as an [[Anterior cruciate ligament injury|anterior cruciate ligament tear]] and was ruled out for at least six months. Over seven moths after the injury, on 11 April 2015, he returned to the pitch.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://reprezentacija.ba/23100-povratak-u-velikom-stilu-kolasinac-pun-samopouzdanja-ponovo-zaigrao-za-schalke|title=Povratak u velikom stilu! Kolašinac pun samopouzdanja ponovo zaigrao za Schalke|website=reprezentacija.ba|date=11 April 2015|accessdate=12 April 2015|language=Bosnian}}</ref> |
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On 13 December 2015, he scored his first professional goal against [[FC Augsburg]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://sportsport.ba/fudbal/kolasinac-sjajno-pogodio-schalke-ipak-porazen/178604|title=Kolašinac sjajno pogodio, Schalke ipak poražen|website=sportsport.ba|date=13 December 2015|accessdate=13 December 2015|language=Bosnian}}</ref> |
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===Arsenal=== |
===Arsenal=== |
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[[File:Kolasinac 2017.jpg|thumb|upright|Kolašinac with [[Arsenal F.C.|Arsenal]] in 2017]] |
[[File:Kolasinac 2017.jpg|thumb|upright|Kolašinac with [[Arsenal F.C.|Arsenal]] in 2017]] |
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In June 2017, Kolašinac signed a five-year deal with English side [[Arsenal F.C.|Arsenal]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://scsport.ba/zvanicno-sead-kolasinac-je-novi-fudbaler-arsenala|title=Zvanično: Sead Kolašinac je novi fudbaler Arsenala!|website=scsport.ba|date=6 June 2017|accessdate=7 June 2017|language=Bosnian}}</ref> He made his official debut for the club in the [[2017 FA Community Shield]] against [[Chelsea F.C.|Chelsea]] on 6 August, managed to score a goal and win his first trophy.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://avaz.ba/sport/nogomet/288608/arsenal-osvojio-svoj-prvi-trofej-ove-sezone-kolasinac-strijelac-na-debiju|title=Arsenal osvojio svoj prvi trofej ove sezone, Kolašinac strijelac na debiju|website=avaz.ba|date=6 August 2017|accessdate=7 August 2017|language=Bosnian}}</ref> A week later, he made his league debut against [[Leicester City F.C.|Leicester City]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://sportsport.ba/fudbal/spektakl-u-londonu-arsenal-do-pobjede-cudesnim-preokretom/247914|title=Spektakl u Londonu: Arsenal do pobjede čudesnim preokretom|website=sportsport.ba|date=11 August 2017|accessdate=12 August 2017|language=Bosnian}}</ref> In September 2017, he was voted Arsenal's Player of the Month for August.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://scsport.ba/ubjedljivo-sead-kolasinac-igrac-mjeseca-u-arsenalu|title=Ubjedljivo: Sead Kolašinac igrač mjeseca u Arsenalu|website=scsport.ba|date=5 September 2017|accessdate=5 September 2017|language=Bosnian}}</ref> On 28 October, he scored his first league goal for the squad in a triumph over [[Swansea City A.F.C.|Swansea City]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://reprezentacija.ba/235370-sead-kolasinac-pogodio-i-asistirao-za-trijumf-arsenala|title=Sead Kolašinac pogodio i asistirao za trijumf Arsenala|website=reprezentacija.ba|date=28 October 2017|accessdate=1 November 2017|language=Bosnian}}</ref> He was once again voted Arsenal's Player of the Month, this time for October.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://avaz.ba/sport/nogomet/321680/kolasinac-igrac-mjeseca-u-arsenalu|title=Kolašinac igrač mjeseca u Arsenalu|website=avaz.ba|date=14 November 2017|accessdate=17 November 2017|language=Bosnian}}</ref> |
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In June 2017, Kolašinac signed a five-year contract with English side [[Arsenal F.C.|Arsenal]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://scsport.ba/zvanicno-sead-kolasinac-je-novi-fudbaler-arsenala|title=Zvanično: Sead Kolašinac je novi fudbaler Arsenala!|website=scsport.ba|date=6 June 2017|accessdate=7 June 2017|language=Bosnian}}</ref> |
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⚫ | In August 2018, Kolašinac picked up a knee injury during pre-season |
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====2017–18 season==== |
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⚫ | In January 2021, |
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He made his official debut for the club in the [[2017 FA Community Shield]] game against [[Chelsea F.C.|Chelsea]] on 6 August, managed to score a goal and win his first trophy.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://avaz.ba/sport/nogomet/288608/arsenal-osvojio-svoj-prvi-trofej-ove-sezone-kolasinac-strijelac-na-debiju|title=Arsenal osvojio svoj prvi trofej ove sezone, Kolašinac strijelac na debiju|website=avaz.ba|date=6 August 2017|accessdate=7 August 2017|language=Bosnian}}</ref> A week later, he made his league debut against [[Leicester City F.C.|Leicester City]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://sportsport.ba/fudbal/spektakl-u-londonu-arsenal-do-pobjede-cudesnim-preokretom/247914|title=Spektakl u Londonu: Arsenal do pobjede čudesnim preokretom|website=sportsport.ba|date=11 August 2017|accessdate=12 August 2017|language=Bosnian}}</ref> |
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In September 2017, he was voted Arsenal's Player of the Month for August.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://scsport.ba/ubjedljivo-sead-kolasinac-igrac-mjeseca-u-arsenalu|title=Ubjedljivo: Sead Kolašinac igrač mjeseca u Arsenalu|website=scsport.ba|date=5 September 2017|accessdate=5 September 2017|language=Bosnian}}</ref> |
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On 28 October, he scored his first league goal for the squad in a triumph over [[Swansea City A.F.C.|Swansea City]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://reprezentacija.ba/235370-sead-kolasinac-pogodio-i-asistirao-za-trijumf-arsenala|title=Sead Kolašinac pogodio i asistirao za trijumf Arsenala|website=reprezentacija.ba|date=28 October 2017|accessdate=1 November 2017|language=Bosnian}}</ref> |
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He was once again voted Arsenal's Player of the Month, this time for October.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://avaz.ba/sport/nogomet/321680/kolasinac-igrac-mjeseca-u-arsenalu|title=Kolašinac igrač mjeseca u Arsenalu|website=avaz.ba|date=14 November 2017|accessdate=17 November 2017|language=Bosnian}}</ref> |
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====2018–19 season==== |
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⚫ | In August 2018, Kolašinac picked up a knee injury during a pre-season match against Chelsea, which ruled him out for the start of the season.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://sportsport.ba/fudbal/udarac-za-arsenal-kolasinac-propusta-pocetak-sezone-premier-lige/285577|title=Udarac za Arsenal: Kolašinac propušta početak sezone Premier lige|website=sportsport.ba|date=3 August 2018|accessdate=5 August 2018|language=Bosnian}}</ref> He made his season debut in a [[2018–19 UEFA Europa League#Group E|UEFA Europa League]] tie against [[Qarabağ FK|Qarabağ]] on 4 October.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://sportsport.ba/fudbal/kolasinac-poslao-jasnu-poruku-gladan-sam-novih-izazova/292207|title=Kolašinac poslao jasnu poruku: Gladan sam novih izazova!|website=sportsport.ba|date=4 October 2018|accessdate=7 October 2018|language=Bosnian}}</ref> |
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====2019–20 season==== |
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Kolašinac played his first fixture of the campaign in a defeat of [[Burnley F.C.|Burnley]] on 17 August 2019.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://reprezentacija.ba/282613-kolasinac-se-vratio-i-nastupio-za-arsenal-u-trijumfu-nad-burnleyjem|title=Kolašinac se vratio i nastupio za Arsenal u trijumfu nad Burnleyjem|website=reprezentacija.ba|date=17 August 2019|accessdate=17 August 2019|language=Bosnian}}</ref> |
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He played his 100th game for the side on 15 July 2020 against [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://avaz.ba/sport/nogomet/581984/kolasinac-protiv-novog-prvaka-engleske-zabiljezio-vrijedan-jubilej|title=Kolašinac protiv novog prvaka Engleske zabilježio vrijedan jubilej|website=avaz.ba|date=16 July 2020|accessdate=17 July 2020|language=Bosnian}}</ref> |
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====2020–21 season==== |
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Kolašinac appeared in his first encounter of the season on 19 September against [[West Ham United F.C.|West Ham United]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://sportsport.ba/fudbal/kolasinac-neocekivano-dobio-sansu-od-prve-minute/376044|title=Kolašinac neočekivano dobio šansu od prve minute!|website=sportsport.ba|date=19 September 2020|accessdate=22 September 2020|language=Bosnian}}</ref> |
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⚫ | In January 2021, he was sent on a six-month loan to his former club Schalke 04 and became its [[Captain (association football)|captain]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://n1info.ba/sport/nogomet/kolasinac-se-vratio-u-schalke-postaje-kapiten|title=Kolašinac se vratio h Schalke, postaje kapiten|website=n1info.ba|date=2 January 2021|accessdate=2 January 2021|language=Bosnian}}</ref> He played his first competitive clash for the team since coming back on 9 January against TSG Hoffenheim.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://reprezentacija.ba/317310-sead-kolasinac-sa-kapitenskom-trakom-predvodio-schalke-do-prve-pobjede-u-ligi|title=Sead Kolašinac sa kapitenskom trakom predvodio Schalke do prve pobjede u ligi|website=reprezentacija.ba|date=9 January 2021|accessdate=12 January 2021|language=Bosnian}}</ref> On 27 February, he scored first goal for Schalke 04 since his comeback in a victory over VfB Stuttgart.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://scsport.ba/kolasinac-strijelac-u-novom-debaklu-schalkea-petarda-bayerna-trijumfovao-i-dortmund|title=Kolašinac strijelac u novom debaklu Schalkea, petarda Bayerna, trijumfovao i Dortmund|website=scsport.ba|date=27 February 2021|accessdate=1 March 2021|language=Bosnian}}</ref> |
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====2021–22 season==== |
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Kolašinac debuted in the season against [[Manchester City F.C.|Manchester City]] on 28 August 2021.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://reprezentacija.ba/334058-kolasinac-odigrao-kompletan-mec-protiv-man-cityja|title=Kolašinac odigrao kompletan meč protiv Man. Cityja|website=reprezentacija.ba|date=28 August 2021|accessdate=31 August 2021|language=Bosnian}}</ref> |
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In November, he suffered an ankle injury, which was diagnosed as a [[Ankle fracture|broken ankle]] and was expected to be sidelined for at least two months.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://sportsport.ba/fudbal/arsenal-objavio-saopstenje-poznato-kada-se-vraca-sead-kolasinac/413134|title=Arsenal objavio saopštenje: Poznato kada se vraća Sead Kolašinac|website=sportsport.ba|date=26 November 2021|accessdate=27 November 2021|language=Bosnian}}</ref> |
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===Marseille=== |
===Marseille=== |
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In January 2022, Kolašinac moved to French outfit [[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]] on a |
In January 2022, Kolašinac moved to French outfit [[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]] on a deal until June 2023.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://sportsport.ba/fudbal/sead-kolasinac-potpisao-za-marseille/416871|title=Sead Kolašinac potpisao za Marseille!|website=sportsport.ba|date=18 January 2022|accessdate=18 January 2022|language=Bosnian}}</ref> He debuted officially for the squad on 4 February against [[Angers SCO|Angers]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://scsport.ba/marseille-napravio-veliki-preokret-uz-hat-trick-milika-kolasinac-upisao-debi|title=Marseille napravio veliki preokret uz hat-trick Milika, Kolašinac upisao debi|website=scsport.ba|date=4 February 2022|accessdate=4 February 2022|language=Bosnian}}</ref> On 13 November, he scored his first goal for Marseille against [[AS Monaco FC|Monaco]], which secured the victory for his team.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://reprezentacija.ba/375111-sead-kolasinac-u-98-minuti-postigao-gol-za-pobjedu-marseillea|title=Sead Kolašinac u 98. minuti postigao gol za pobjedu Marseillea|website=reprezentacija.ba|date=13 November 2022|accessdate=13 November 2022|language=Bosnian}}</ref> |
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===Atalanta=== |
===Atalanta=== |
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In July 2023, Kolašinac joined Italian side [[Atalanta BC|Atalanta]] on a two-year |
In July 2023, Kolašinac joined Italian side [[Atalanta BC|Atalanta]] on a two-year contract.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://sport1.oslobodjenje.ba/s1/fudbal/ino-fudbal/serie-a/u-gradu-je-novi-tenk-atalanta-predstavila-seada-kolasinca-874578|title=U gradu je novi tenk: Atalanta predstavila Seada Kolašinca|website=oslobodjenje.ba|date=6 July 2023|accessdate=7 July 2023|language=Bosnian}}</ref> He debuted competitively for the outftit against [[US Sassuolo Calcio|Sassuolo]] on 20 August.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://sportske.ba/clanak/atalanta-slavila-na-teskom-gostovanju-kolasinac-odigrao-citavu-utakmicu|title=Atalanta slavila na teškom gostovanju, Kolašinac odigrao čitavu utakmicu|website=sportske.ba|date=20 August 2023|accessdate=23 August 2023|language=Bosnian}}</ref> On 8 October, he scored his first goal for Atalanta against [[SS Lazio|Lazio]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://avaz.ba/sport/nogomet/859945/golijada-u-rimu-kolasinac-postigao-prvijenac-za-atalantu|title=Golijada u Rimu, Kolašinac postigao prvijenac za Atalantu|website=avaz.ba|date=8 October 2023|accessdate=10 October 2023|language=Bosnian}}</ref> He won his first title with the club on 22 May 2024, by beating [[Bayer 04 Leverkusen|Bayer Leverkusen]] in the [[2023–24 UEFA Europa League|UEFA Europa League]] final.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://scsport.ba/medalja-za-kolasinca-hat-trick-lookmana-atalanta-nanijela-prvi-poraz-bayeru-ove-sezone-i-podigla-trofej-uefa-europa-lige|title=Medalja za Kolašinca, hat-trick Lookmana: Atalanta nanijela prvi poraz Bayeru ove sezone i podigla trofej UEFA Europa Lige|website=scsport.ba|date=22 May 2024|accessdate=23 May 2024|language=Bosnian}}</ref> |
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==International career== |
==International career== |
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Despite representing [[Germany national football team|Germany]] at various youth levels, Kolašinac decided to play for [[Bosnia and Herzegovina national football team|Bosnia and Herzegovina]] at the senior level.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://klix.ba/sport/nogomet/begic-i-spahic-u-posjeti-sead-kolasinac-zeli-igrati-za-bih/130729058|title=Begić i Spahić u posjeti: Sead Kolašinac želi igrati za BiH|website=klix.ba|date=29 July 2013|accessdate=1 August 2013|language=Bosnian}}</ref> |
Despite representing [[Germany national football team|Germany]] at various youth levels, Kolašinac decided to play for [[Bosnia and Herzegovina national football team|Bosnia and Herzegovina]] at the senior level.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://klix.ba/sport/nogomet/begic-i-spahic-u-posjeti-sead-kolasinac-zeli-igrati-za-bih/130729058|title=Begić i Spahić u posjeti: Sead Kolašinac želi igrati za BiH|website=klix.ba|date=29 July 2013|accessdate=1 August 2013|language=Bosnian}}</ref> |
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In November 2013, his request to change sports citizenship from German to Bosnian was approved by [[FIFA]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://klix.ba/sport/nogomet/sead-kolasinac-dobio-dozvolu-da-nastupa-za-bih/131107047|title=Sead Kolašinac dobio dozvolu da nastupa za BiH|website=klix.com|date=7 November 2013|accessdate=7 November 2013|language=Bosnian}}</ref> Later that month, he received his first senior call-up, for a [[Exhibition game#Association football|friendly]] game against [[Argentina national football team|Argentina]],<ref>{{cite news|url=https://klix.ba/sport/nogomet/safet-susic-pozvao-seada-kolasinca-za-mec-sa-argentinom/131107057|title=Safet Sušić pozvao Seada Kolašinca za meč sa Argentinom|website=klix.ba|date=7 November 2013|accessdate=7 November 2013|language=Bosnian}}</ref> and debuted in that game on 18 November.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://radiosarajevo.ba/sport/nogomet/argentina-prejaka-za-zmajeve-aguero-poveo-gaucose-do-pobjede/132135|title=Argentina prejaka za Zmajeve, Agüero poveo Gaučose do pobjede|website=radiosarajevo.ba|date=19 November 2013|accessdate=22 November 2013|language=Bosnian}}</ref> |
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In June 2014, Kolašinac was named in Bosnia and Herzegovina's squad for the [[2014 FIFA World Cup]], country's first major competition.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://balkans.aljazeera.net/news/sports/2014/6/2/susic-objavio-konacan-spisak-za-brazil|title=Sušić objavio konačan spisak za Brazil|website=aljazeera.net|date=2 June 2014|accessdate=4 June 2014|language=Bosnian}}</ref> He made his tournament debut in the opening group match against Argentina on 15 June.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://sportsport.ba/fudbal/argentina-prejaka-ali-poslana-je-lijepa-slika-u-svijet/133674|title=Argentina prejaka, ali poslana je lijepa slika u svijet|website=sportsport.ba|date=16 June 2014|accessdate=18 June 2014|language=Bosnian}}</ref> |
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==Style of play== |
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⚫ | During his career, Kolašinac has been deployed as a [[Defender (association football)#Centre-back|centre-back]] and as a [[Midfielder#Defensive midfielder|defensive midfielder]], although he spent most of the time playing as a [[Defender (association football)#Full-back|left-back]]. He possesses very strong body build and strength.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://faktor.ba/sport/fudbal/englezi-predstavili-bh-reprezentativca-sta-navijaci-arsenala-mogu-ocekivati-od-kolasinca-248638|title=Englezi predstavili bh. reprezentativca: Šta navijači Arsenala mogu očekivati od Kolašinca?|website=faktor.ba|date=15 May 2017|accessdate=17 May 2017|language=Bosnian}}</ref> |
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==Personal life== |
==Personal life== |
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Kolašinac married his long-time girlfriend Susubelle in June 2019. Together they have a daughter named Soleil.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://scsport.ba/sead-kolasinac-postao-otac-kcerka-reprezentativca-bih-dobila-zanimljivo-ime|title=Sead Kolašinac postao otac: Kćerka reprezentativca BiH dobila zanimljivo ime|website=scsport.ba|date=26 August 2020|accessdate=27 August 2020|language=Bosnian}}</ref> |
Kolašinac married his long-time girlfriend Susubelle in June 2019. Together they have a daughter named Soleil.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://scsport.ba/sead-kolasinac-postao-otac-kcerka-reprezentativca-bih-dobila-zanimljivo-ime|title=Sead Kolašinac postao otac: Kćerka reprezentativca BiH dobila zanimljivo ime|website=scsport.ba|date=26 August 2020|accessdate=27 August 2020|language=Bosnian}}</ref> |
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He is a practising [[Islam|Muslim]]; together with international teammates [[Ibrahim Šehić]], [[Muhamed Bešić]], [[Armin Hodžić (footballer, born 1994)|Armin Hodžić]], [[Izet Hajrović]], [[Edin Višća]] and [[Ervin Zukanović]] he visited a [[mosque]] in [[Zenica]] during the national team's concentration.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://sportsport.ba/fudbal/zmajevi-u-zenickoj-dzamiji-klanjali-dzumu/336615|title=Zmajevi u zeničkoj džamiji klanjali džumu|website=sportsport.ba|date=11 October 2019|accessdate=12 October 2019|language=Bosnian}}</ref> |
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In July 2019, he and his then teammate [[Mesut Özil]] were victims of an attempted [[carjacking]], which Kolašinac successfully fought off.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://klix.ba/sport/nogomet/drama-u-londonu-ozila-napali-nozevima-spasio-ga-goloruki-kolasinac/190725150|title=Drama u Londonu: Özila napali noževima, spasio ga goloruki Kolašinac|website=klix.ba|date=26 July 2019|accessdate=27 July 2019|language=Bosnian}}</ref> |
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Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | 20 June 1993 | ||
Place of birth | Karlsruhe, Germany | ||
Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
Position(s) | Centre-back | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Atalanta | ||
Number | 23 | ||
Youth career | |||
2001–2009 | Karlsruher SC | ||
2009–2010 | TSG Hoffenheim | ||
2010 | VfB Stuttgart | ||
2011–2012 | Schalke 04 | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2012–2015 | Schalke 04 II | 8 | (2) |
2012–2017 | Schalke 04 | 94 | (4) |
2017–2022 | Arsenal | 80 | (2) |
2021 | → Schalke 04 (loan) | 17 | (1) |
2022–2023 | Marseille | 47 | (4) |
2023– | Atalanta | 31 | (1) |
International career‡ | |||
2011 | Germany U18 | 1 | (0) |
2011–2012 | Germany U19 | 11 | (1) |
2012–2013 | Germany U20 | 2 | (1) |
2013– | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 58 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 15 September 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 21 March 2024 |
Sead Kolašinac (pronounced [sěad kolaʃîːnats]; born 20 June 1993) is a professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Serie A club Atalanta. Born in Germany, he plays for the Bosnia and Herzegovina national team.
Kolašinac started his professional career at Schalke 04, playing first in its reserve team, before joining Arsenal in 2017. In 2021, he was loaned back to Schalke 04. The following year, he moved to Marseille. A year later, he signed with Atalanta.
A former German youth international, Kolašinac made his senior international debut for Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2013, earning over 50 caps since. He represented the nation at their first major championship, the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
Club career
Schalke 04
Kolašinac started playing football at his hometown club Karlsruher SC, which he joined in 2001. In 2009, he moved to TSG Hoffenheim's youth academy. A year later, he switched to VfB Stuttgart's youth setup. In 2011, he went to Schalke 04's youth academy. In June 2012, he signed his first professional contract with the team.[1] He made his professional debut against Greuther Fürth on 15 September at the age of 19.[2]
Kolašinac debuted in the UEFA Champions League away at Montpellier on 4 December.[3]
In June 2013, he extended his deal with the team until June 2017.[4]
In August 2014, he suffered a severe knee injury, which was diagnosed as an anterior cruciate ligament tear and was ruled out for at least six months. Over seven moths after the injury, on 11 April 2015, he returned to the pitch.[5]
On 13 December 2015, he scored his first professional goal against FC Augsburg.[6]
Arsenal
In June 2017, Kolašinac signed a five-year contract with English side Arsenal.[7]
2017–18 season
He made his official debut for the club in the 2017 FA Community Shield game against Chelsea on 6 August, managed to score a goal and win his first trophy.[8] A week later, he made his league debut against Leicester City.[9]
In September 2017, he was voted Arsenal's Player of the Month for August.[10]
On 28 October, he scored his first league goal for the squad in a triumph over Swansea City.[11]
He was once again voted Arsenal's Player of the Month, this time for October.[12]
2018–19 season
In August 2018, Kolašinac picked up a knee injury during a pre-season match against Chelsea, which ruled him out for the start of the season.[13] He made his season debut in a UEFA Europa League tie against Qarabağ on 4 October.[14]
2019–20 season
Kolašinac played his first fixture of the campaign in a defeat of Burnley on 17 August 2019.[15]
He played his 100th game for the side on 15 July 2020 against Liverpool.[16]
2020–21 season
Kolašinac appeared in his first encounter of the season on 19 September against West Ham United.[17]
In January 2021, he was sent on a six-month loan to his former club Schalke 04 and became its captain.[18] He played his first competitive clash for the team since coming back on 9 January against TSG Hoffenheim.[19] On 27 February, he scored first goal for Schalke 04 since his comeback in a victory over VfB Stuttgart.[20]
2021–22 season
Kolašinac debuted in the season against Manchester City on 28 August 2021.[21]
In November, he suffered an ankle injury, which was diagnosed as a broken ankle and was expected to be sidelined for at least two months.[22]
Marseille
In January 2022, Kolašinac moved to French outfit Marseille on a deal until June 2023.[23] He debuted officially for the squad on 4 February against Angers.[24] On 13 November, he scored his first goal for Marseille against Monaco, which secured the victory for his team.[25]
Atalanta
In July 2023, Kolašinac joined Italian side Atalanta on a two-year contract.[26] He debuted competitively for the outftit against Sassuolo on 20 August.[27] On 8 October, he scored his first goal for Atalanta against Lazio.[28] He won his first title with the club on 22 May 2024, by beating Bayer Leverkusen in the UEFA Europa League final.[29]
International career
Despite representing Germany at various youth levels, Kolašinac decided to play for Bosnia and Herzegovina at the senior level.[30]
In November 2013, his request to change sports citizenship from German to Bosnian was approved by FIFA.[31] Later that month, he received his first senior call-up, for a friendly game against Argentina,[32] and debuted in that game on 18 November.[33]
In June 2014, Kolašinac was named in Bosnia and Herzegovina's squad for the 2014 FIFA World Cup, country's first major competition.[34] He made his tournament debut in the opening group match against Argentina on 15 June.[35]
Style of play
During his career, Kolašinac has been deployed as a centre-back and as a defensive midfielder, although he spent most of the time playing as a left-back. He possesses very strong body build and strength.[36]
Personal life
Kolašinac married his long-time girlfriend Susubelle in June 2019. Together they have a daughter named Soleil.[37]
He is a practising Muslim; together with international teammates Ibrahim Šehić, Muhamed Bešić, Armin Hodžić, Izet Hajrović, Edin Višća and Ervin Zukanović he visited a mosque in Zenica during the national team's concentration.[38]
In July 2019, he and his then teammate Mesut Özil were victims of an attempted carjacking, which Kolašinac successfully fought off.[39]
Career statistics
Club
- As of match played 19 September 2024[40]
Club | Season | League | National cup[a] | EFL Cup | Continental | Other | Total | |||||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Schalke 04 II | 2011–12 | Regionalliga West | 2 | 0 | – | – | – | – | 2 | 0 | ||||
2012–13 | Regionalliga West | 5 | 2 | – | – | – | – | 5 | 2 | |||||
2014–15 | Regionalliga West | 1 | 0 | – | – | – | – | 1 | 0 | |||||
Total | 8 | 2 | – | – | – | – | 8 | 2 | ||||||
Schalke 04 | 2012–13 | Bundesliga | 16 | 0 | 1 | 0 | – | 3[b] | 0 | – | 20 | 0 | ||
2013–14 | Bundesliga | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 6[b] | 0 | – | 30 | 0 | |||
2014–15 | Bundesliga | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | – | 7 | 0 | |||
2015–16 | Bundesliga | 23 | 1 | 1 | 0 | – | 6[c] | 0 | – | 30 | 1 | |||
2016–17 | Bundesliga | 25 | 3 | 3 | 0 | – | 8[c] | 0 | – | 35 | 3 | |||
Total | 94 | 4 | 6 | 0 | – | 23 | 0 | – | 123 | 4 | ||||
Arsenal | 2017–18 | Premier League | 27 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5[c] | 2 | 1[d] | 1 | 36 | 5 |
2018–19 | Premier League | 24 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10[c] | 0 | – | 36 | 0 | ||
2019–20 | Premier League | 26 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1[c] | 0 | – | 32 | 0 | ||
2020–21 | Premier League | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4[c] | 0 | 1[d] | 0 | 9 | 0 | |
2021–22 | Premier League | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | – | – | 5 | 0 | |||
Total | 80 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 20 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 118 | 5 | ||
Schalke 04 (loan) | 2020–21 | Bundesliga | 17 | 1 | 1 | 0 | – | – | – | 18 | 1 | |||
Marseille | 2021–22 | Ligue 1 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 3[e] | 0 | – | 17 | 0 | ||
2022–23 | Ligue 1 | 33 | 4 | 4 | 0 | – | 4[b] | 0 | – | 41 | 4 | |||
Total | 47 | 4 | 4 | 0 | – | 7 | 0 | – | 58 | 4 | ||||
Atalanta | 2023–24 | Serie A | 30 | 1 | 4 | 0 | – | 9[c] | 0 | – | 43 | 1 | ||
2024–25 | Serie A | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 1[b] | 0 | 1[f] | 0 | 3 | 0 | ||
Total | 31 | 1 | 4 | 0 | – | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 46 | 1 | |||
Career total | 277 | 14 | 22 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 60 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 371 | 17 |
- ^ Includes DFB-Pokal, FA Cup, Coupe de France, Coppa Italia
- ^ a b c d Appearance(s) in UEFA Champions League
- ^ a b c d e f g Appearance(s) in UEFA Europa League
- ^ a b Appearance in FA Community Shield
- ^ Appearances in UEFA Conference League
- ^ Appearance in UEFA Super Cup
International
- As of match played 21 March 2024[41]
National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
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Bosnia and Herzegovina | |||
2013 | 1 | 0 | |
2014 | 5 | 0 | |
2015 | 4 | 0 | |
2016 | 7 | 0 | |
2017 | 5 | 0 | |
2018 | 2 | 0 | |
2019 | 6 | 0 | |
2020 | 5 | 0 | |
2021 | 8 | 0 | |
2022 | 8 | 0 | |
2023 | 6 | 0 | |
2024 | 1 | 0 | |
Total | 58 | 0 |
Honours
Arsenal[40]
Atalanta[40]
Individual
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External links
- Sead Kolašinac at National-Football-Teams.com
- Sead Kolašinac – FIFA competition record (archived)
- Sead Kolašinac – UEFA competition record (archive)
- 1993 births
- Living people
- Footballers from Karlsruhe
- German people of Bosnia and Herzegovina descent
- German men's footballers
- Germany men's youth international footballers
- German expatriate men's footballers
- Bosnia and Herzegovina men's footballers
- Bosnia and Herzegovina men's international footballers
- Bosnia and Herzegovina expatriate men's footballers
- Men's association football fullbacks
- FC Schalke 04 II players
- FC Schalke 04 players
- Arsenal F.C. players
- Olympique de Marseille players
- Atalanta BC players
- Regionalliga players
- Bundesliga players
- Premier League players
- Ligue 1 players
- Serie A players
- Expatriate men's footballers in England
- Expatriate men's footballers in France
- Expatriate men's footballers in Italy
- German expatriate sportspeople in England
- German expatriate sportspeople in France
- German expatriate sportspeople in Italy
- Bosnia and Herzegovina expatriate sportspeople in Germany
- Bosnia and Herzegovina expatriate sportspeople in England
- Bosnia and Herzegovina expatriate sportspeople in France
- Bosnia and Herzegovina expatriate sportspeople in Italy
- 2014 FIFA World Cup players
- UEFA Europa League winning players